Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 2, 2025

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.0 km

Covered wooden bridge with a view of Schloss Burgk

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Great bridge over the Saale. On the mountain you can see Castle Burgk

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13.5 km

Burgk Castle

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The Saale winds around castle Burgk here. A good opportunity to strengthen in the inn, overlooking the dam Burgkhammer. Thuringian cuisine, sundaes, everyone as he likes.

schloss-burgk.de

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14.1 km

Saaleturm Observation Tower

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On the outskirts of Burgk 2011, the 43m high Saaleturm was built. For 1, - € entrance you can climb the 192 steps and enjoy the view of the Saale valley and Castle Burgk.

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14.9 km

Burgk Castle

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Very interesting castle in a unique location. Whether by bike or on foot, always worth a visit

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15.3 km

View of Schloss Burgk

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Very nice view of Burgk Castle.

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16.2 km

Covered Wooden Bridge with View of Burgk Castle

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From the wooden bridge you have a very nice view of Burgk Castle.

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16.2 km

Covered wooden bridge over the Saale River

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Beautiful wooden bridge over the Saale

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21.9 km

Saale River Waterfalls and Bridge Between Ziegenrück and Walsburg

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Beautiful piece of nature. Splendid

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28.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

2.82 km

1.80 km

1.36 km

218 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

10.0 km

2.06 km

554 m

Elevation

Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 December

-1°C

-8°C

22 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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